When Peter and Nicole each ordered a huge hamburger during their brunch date at TriBeCa’s Plein Sud, they knew they were a gastronomical match. As the pair tackled their juicy burgers, Peter, a 28-year-old user-experience designer, and Nicole, a 24-year-old auditor, chatted about their careers and childhoods. But did the couple bite off more than they could chew?

He said:

Nicole and I met up for brunch on a very rainy Sunday. When she arrived, I jumped up to greet her. She was very cute, had a friendly demeanor and a great smile. The conversation was good — we talked about everything from work and upbringing to dating in the city. I think we actually started to annoy the server because we kept chatting instead of looking at the menu.

Eventually, we both ordered these ridiculous burgers. Nicole was cautious not to make a mess, so she cut hers in half. Next thing I know, her burger fell apart and her plate was covered in burger bits. I think she was a little embarrassed, but I thought it was funny. We had a good laugh about it and I felt like we were really getting comfortable with each other. Before we parted ways with a nice hug, I got her number. I thought she was a sweetheart and I’d love to learn more about her.

She said:

When I walked into Plein Sud, I was happy to see that Peter was already there. He was dressed nicely in khaki pants and a sweater. I thought Peter’s job working in the computer field was very interesting, and although our careers are different, we found a lot of common ground talking about our career goals. I also learned that Peter and I both love watching “Mad Men.” We also both love hamburgers!

The burger was huge, so I tried to cut it in half, which turned into a disaster. It was filled with cheese, so it just crumbled all over my plate. I was embarrassed, but Peter was sweet about it. All in all, the date was fun, and we exchanged numbers before going our separate ways.